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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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