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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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