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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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