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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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