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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in elearning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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