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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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