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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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