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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational experiments. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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