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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology have empowered students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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