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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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