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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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