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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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