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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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