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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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