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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and many other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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