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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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