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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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