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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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