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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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