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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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