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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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