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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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