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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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