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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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