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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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