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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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