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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education endeavours. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the major 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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