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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand these new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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