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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to understand these open education experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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