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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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