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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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