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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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