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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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