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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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