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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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