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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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