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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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