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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers 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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