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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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