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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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