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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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