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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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