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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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