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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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