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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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