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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure 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 assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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