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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning are empowering people all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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