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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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