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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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