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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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