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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology enable humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand these open education ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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