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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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