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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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