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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are free 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 topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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