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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning enable people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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