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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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