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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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