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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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