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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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