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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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