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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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