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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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