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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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