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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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