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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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