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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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