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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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