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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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