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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the key 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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