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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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