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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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