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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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