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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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