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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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