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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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