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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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