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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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