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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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