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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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