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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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