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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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