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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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