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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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