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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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