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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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