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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in elearning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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