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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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