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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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