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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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