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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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