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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning make it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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