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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better understand these open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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