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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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