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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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