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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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