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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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