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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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