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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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