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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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