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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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