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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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