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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? 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 and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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