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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers 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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