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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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