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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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