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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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