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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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