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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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