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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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