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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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