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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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