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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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