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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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