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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic education technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student 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 available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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