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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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