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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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