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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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