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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to understand these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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