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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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