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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning have enabled learners all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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