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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. People want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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