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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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