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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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