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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in online learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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