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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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