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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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