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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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