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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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