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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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