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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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