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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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