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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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