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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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