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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)