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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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