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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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