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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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