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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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