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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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