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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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