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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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