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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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