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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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