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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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