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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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