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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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