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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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