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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

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