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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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