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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational experiments. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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