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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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