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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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