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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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