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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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