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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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