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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure 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 evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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