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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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