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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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