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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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