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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in e-learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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