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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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