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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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