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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. People want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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