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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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