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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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