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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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