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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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