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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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