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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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