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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology enable humans all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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