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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning enable people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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