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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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