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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in digital education technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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