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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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