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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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