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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology are enabling people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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