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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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