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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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