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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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