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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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