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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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