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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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