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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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