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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning have enabled learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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