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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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