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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free 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 issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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