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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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