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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. People want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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