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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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