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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that online education organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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