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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology enable humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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