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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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