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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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