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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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