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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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