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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively 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 participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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