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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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