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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also articulates 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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