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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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