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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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