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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

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