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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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