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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in digital education technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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