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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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