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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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