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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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