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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several issues that online education organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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