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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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