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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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