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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in e-learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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