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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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