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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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