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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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