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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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