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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models 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 stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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