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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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