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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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