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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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