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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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