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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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