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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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