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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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