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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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