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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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