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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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