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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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