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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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