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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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