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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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