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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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