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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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