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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online education institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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