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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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