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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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