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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in elearning have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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