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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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