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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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