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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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