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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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