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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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