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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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