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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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