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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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