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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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