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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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