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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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