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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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