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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better perceive these open education experiments. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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