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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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