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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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