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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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