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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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