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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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