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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic education technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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