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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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