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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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