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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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