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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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