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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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