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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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