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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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