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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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