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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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