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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in elearning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better understand these exciting new open education experiments. Trainers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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