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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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