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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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