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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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