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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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