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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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