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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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