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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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