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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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