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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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