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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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