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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

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