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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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