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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also investigates 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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