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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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