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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open education experiments. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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