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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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