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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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