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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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