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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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