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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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