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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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