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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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