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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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