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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the key 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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