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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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