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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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