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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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