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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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