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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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