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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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