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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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