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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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