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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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