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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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