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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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