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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to understand these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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