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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better grasp these open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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