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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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