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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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