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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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