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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning are empowering people all over the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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