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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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