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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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