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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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