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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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