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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning are enabling people all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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