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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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