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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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