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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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