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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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