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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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