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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have enabled learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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