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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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