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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online education are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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