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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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