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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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