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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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