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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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