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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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