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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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