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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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