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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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