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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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