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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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