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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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