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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desire for knowledge 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 topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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