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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning enable people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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