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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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