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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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