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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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