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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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