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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education