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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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