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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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