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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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