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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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