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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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