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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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