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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning are empowering students all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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