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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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