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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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