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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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