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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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