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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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