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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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