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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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