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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online education technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these massively open online courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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