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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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