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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning are empowering students all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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