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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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