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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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