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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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