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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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