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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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