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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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