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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in elearning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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