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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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