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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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