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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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