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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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