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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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