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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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