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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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