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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning enable students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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