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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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