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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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