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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners 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 a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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