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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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