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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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