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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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