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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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