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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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