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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in digital education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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