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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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