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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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