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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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