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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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