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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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