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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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