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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning enable people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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