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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

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