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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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