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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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