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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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