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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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