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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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