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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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