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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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