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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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