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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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