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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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