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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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