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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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