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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also articulates 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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