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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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