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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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