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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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