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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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