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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning have enabled students all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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