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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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