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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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