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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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