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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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