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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

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