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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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