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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning have empowered people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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