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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

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