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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Corporations want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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