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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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