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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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