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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? 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 in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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