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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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