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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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