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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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