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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always 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 numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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