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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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