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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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