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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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