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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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