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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in electronic educational technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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