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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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