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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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