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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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