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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with 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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