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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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