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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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