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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education are enabling learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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