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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in digital education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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