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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources