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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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