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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning enable students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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