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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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