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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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