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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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