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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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