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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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