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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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