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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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