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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that online learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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