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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in e-learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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