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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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