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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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