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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education are empowering students in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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