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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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