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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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