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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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