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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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