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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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