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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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