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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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