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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning are enabling humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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