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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in digital education technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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