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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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