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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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