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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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