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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in online education make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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