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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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