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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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