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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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