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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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