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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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