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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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