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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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