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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that educators 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 optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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