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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New changes in learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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