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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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