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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic education technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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