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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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