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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)