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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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