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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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