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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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