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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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