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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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