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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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