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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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