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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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