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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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