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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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