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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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