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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology enable students all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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