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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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