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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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