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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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