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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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