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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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