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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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