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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to understand these open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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