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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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