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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also describes 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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