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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the most important 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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