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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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