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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education