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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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