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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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