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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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