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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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