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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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