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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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