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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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