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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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