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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology have enabled students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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