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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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