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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning enable humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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