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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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