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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

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