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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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