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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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